‘Cruel’: Group of aged pensioners handed eviction notices
Aged pensioners living at 18 social housing properties in Darwin say they are devastated after being told to clear out, after the developer owners decided not to renew their lease.
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Shock resignation of NAAJA executive amid revelations of chair’s DV history
Linda Burney says she is ‘deeply concerned’ by the situation at Australia’s largest Aboriginal legal service, calling on the board to ‘show leadership’ when it comes to domestic violence.
Former Mayor to stand as independent at NT election
Educator, wildlife researcher, and former Darwin mayor Graeme Sawyer will vie for a northern suburbs seat. Here’s how the alleged murder of a relative helped shape his views on crime.
‘Australia’s Gandhi’ passes away at 79
A Territory Elder and spiritual leader who spent decades fighting for First Nations people has passed away in his sleep, surrounded by family. Read the tribute to the late reverend Dr Gondarra.
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Update after young boy attacked by Kakadu croc
The condition of a young boy who was on Saturday attacked by a crocodile while he was swimming in Kakadu National Park has been made known.
Gang violently recruiting inside Alice Springs prison
A gang is violently recruiting within the walls of Alice Springs Correctional Centre, with the prison syndicate linked to recent riots, property destruction and escape attempts, corrections workers say.
Sunken car a ‘warning’ to NT drivers for monsoon season
A car that became submerged in Top End floodwaters is a strong ‘warning’ to motorists as wet weather continues in the Territory, authorities say. It comes as the latest road safety action plan is opened.
Wong adds to humanitarian funding for Gaza
Penny Wong has announced another $21m in humanitarian funding for Palestinians on the first day of her Middle East visit.
Manison reveals why she’s leaving politics
Former deputy chief minister Nicole Manison has explained her decision not to recontest the seat of Wanguri, as Labor seems to stumble over who will replace her.
Chief Minister heads to Japan to assure industry ‘we back gas’
After a significant win for Santos’ Barossa project, Chief Minister Eva Lawler hopes a taxpayer funded trip to Japan will shore up crucial investor confidence in the Territory gas market.
Teacher vacancies bottlenecked ahead of new school year
Teacher vacancies have reached an alarming high with just two weeks to go until the 2024 school year starts.
$2.41m pilot program to reform abusers before ‘crisis point’
A $2.41m program could help abusive men deal with their anger and break the cycle of domestic violence, but experts warn more of these programs are needed before a controversial legal reform ticks into effect.
Police union calls on minister to force judges’ hands on assaults
The NT Police Association is calling on the government to introduce mandatory sentencing for anyone who assaults an officer. But opponents have labelled the move ‘a cheap trick’.
‘Wonderful asset’: Manison makes 2024 election call
After much speculation former Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison has confirmed she will not be running as the Member of Wanguri in the upcoming general election. The Chief Minister’s reaction.
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